Appetizer and Dessert Recipes for a Mediterranean Diet

Rice Pudding

Serving up a variety of great desserts is common practice on the Mediterranean coast. So how do the people who live there stay heart healthy and manage their weights? Moderation is the secret.

For weekly dessert treats, Mediterranean residents often eat just plain fruit or a small cookie such as biscotti. You also see fruit desserts lightly sweetened with a little sugar or honey. Rice pudding is a relatively quick and simple dessert that can be made on a weeknight.